Abstract for: Automation of Decision-Making Processes in Construction Management

An increasing number of input variables for management information systems (MIS) in construction are now being captured automatically and in near real-time. To fully harness this potential, MIS must analyze these data at the same frequency and generate concrete action recommendations. After all, continuously collecting information holds little value if it is only evaluated at long intervals. By automating assessment and decision-making processes, construction projects can be managed more efficiently, enabling more-informed and timely decisions. This approach is grounded in control engineering principles and the System Dynamics methodology. This is achieved by utilizing existing sources of information, as the necessary datasets are already embedded in various management tools, eliminating the need for additional structures. System Dynamics has proven to be an ideal approach for modeling the assessment and decision-making processes in construction project management. The practical issues addressed by the proposed Management Information System (MIS) have shown significant relevance to practitioners, as confirmed by an initial field survey. The next step is to collaborate with practitioners to develop a comprehensive list of functional requirements. This will guide the development of the artifact and serve as a basis for assessing its quality. Simultaneously, the decision-making process in construction project management needs to be modeled as a quantitative System Dynamics model. This will also involve practitioners to ensure practical relevance. A third parallel track involves applying control theory to design a feedback controller. to review my wording